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Thursday, April 06, 2017

Group Retreats and Private Jet Wellness Journeys with Aman

Punaka Lodge

Following the successful launch of Aman Wellness in 2016,
Aman is delighted to share an extensive calendar of group retreats and for the
first time, private jet wellness journeys taking place across the collection’s
meditative and remote locations in 2017. Headed by globally celebrated health
specialists, these retreats invite guests to combine life-changing travel
experiences with wellbeing journeys, designed to restore a sense of peace and
invigorate mind, spirit and body.

PRIVATE JET WELLNESS JOURNEYS

Pan-Asia Private Jet
Wellness Journey, 18th September – 3rd October

Wellness trailblazer and founder of the Yamuna body rolling
method, Yamuna Zake will lead guests on a body and mind balancing private jet
adventure across Asia. This exceptional 16-day journey through Indonesia, the
Philippines and Vietnam will open doors to cultural and spiritual discovery
whilst delivering profound health benefits. Guests will discover Bali's
creative and traditional heartlands, Amandari and Amankila; the majestic site
of Borobudur from Amanjiwo in Java; become marooned on a tropical private
island in the Philippines at Amanpulo and relax on the shores of Vietnam's
dramatic coastline at Amanoi. Along the way, Yamuna will lead a wellness
programme tailored to each of the 16 guests’ requirements, including Pilates,
yoga, breathwork, footwork and body rolling.

The Yamuna method is a movement practice incorporating
specially designed equipment to work the joints and muscles to promote health
and wellness at any age. Guests will receive their own Yamuna kit of essential
apparatus, including different-sized balls for body rolling. At the end of
their journey, guests can expect to feel empowered to take care of their bodies
and a sense of freedom in their movement that they never imagined possible,
returning home feeling youthful, energised and happier.

Valley Suit Room

Pan-Asia Private Jet
Wellness Journey, 2nd – 15th November

Guests partaking in this journey will travel by private jet
to India, Sri Lanka and Thailand on an extraordinary 14-day adventure to
discover some of Asia’s most fascinating destinations while investing in their
own wellbeing. Led by the founder of the Garuda Pilates Method James D'Silva
and Eyal Chehanowski, a structural Integration (Rolfing Method) expert and yoga
specialist, this wellness journey across Asia – both physical and spiritual –
combines a personalised programme of yoga, and Garuda Pilates, which
incorporates the spirituality, Pranayama and Asana practice of yoga, the core
focus of Pilates and the balletic grace of dance to achieve a stronger, more
flexible, toned body.

Cultural experiences and incredible wildlife encounters
complement the wellness activities and include a tiger-spotting safari in
Rajasthan at Aman-i-Khas; an immersion in Sri Lanka's unique colonial past at
Amangalla and the country’s wild southern coast and national parks from
Amanwella’s breezy coastal setting; culminating at serene Amanpuri, located on
a secluded beach in Phuket.

These two wellness journeys form part of a wider selection
of private jet expeditions, which also include a Europe expedition from 12th –
22nd September, encompassing Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, Amanzoe in Greece
and Aman Venice in Italy and a Pan-Asia expedition from 8th – 24th October,
including Amanyangyun and Amandayan in China, Amankora in Bhutan, Amanbagh and
Aman-I-Khas in India and Amanwella and Amangalla in Sri Lanka.

Spa House

SOUTH ASIA

Amankora – In Pursuit
of Happiness, until 25th May

Inspired by Bhutan’s measure of prosperity and development
through happiness, this seven-night retreat focuses on inner healing in the
breathtaking surrounds of Amankora’s lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. A
holistic experience immersing guests in the natural splendor and rich culture
of Bhutan, ‘In Pursuit of Happiness’ encourages a journey of personal discovery
through mindful consultations and spiritual healing treatments. Retreat
specialists include Reiki and massage therapist, Virginie Claret; Craniosacral
therapy, massage and reconnective healing specialist, Robert Hyrsky and
intuitive and reconnective healing therapist Stephen Jeanes.

Intuitive oracle treatments restore the free flow of energy
and encourage positive personal optimisation through releasing negative
attachments. Meditation, yoga and reconnective healing are all part of this
very special and unique programme which will leave guests with a deep sense of
calm, emotional positivity and the ability to cultivate a happier stance on
life. The programme can be tailor-made to fit within guest’s desired dates and
duration.

Gain insight into the mystery of life itself through the
remarkable knowledge of His Eminence the 9th Neyphug Trulku Rinpoche of
Bhutan’s fabled Neyphug Monastery, who will host a unique eight-night retreat
across four of Amankora’s lodges in the valleys of Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha
and Paro. Immersing guests in ancient wisdom to awaken and rejuvenate the
exhausted mind, this highly revered Buddhist reincarnate will lead lectures,
meditation, yoga sessions and temple visits, presenting examples from everyday
life to simplify the most complex of Buddhist philosophies to help guests
relate them to their way of life.

Amankora –
Reflections from Within, 15 September – 15th November

This deeply reflective eight-night retreat in the Kingdom of
Bhutan will journey within and teach guests to listen to their body and to
appreciate the workings of the mind. Led by Traditional Chinese Medicine
specialist Zoe Nash; hypnotherapist Tim Stoneman; founder of The Brito Way,
Patti Brito and acupuncture and moxibustion specialist Dr Minae Hata, this
retreat will take place across three of Amankora’s lodges in the valleys of
Thimpu, Punakha and Paro and will help release harmful thought patterns and
behaviours, allowing the creation of new, beneficial beliefs. The retreat will
incorporate Tibetan Sound Healing, Hellerwork, Craniosacral therapy,
therapeutic massage, acupressure and more, as well as nature excursions,
outdoor meditation and yoga.

Aerial View Pansea Beach

EAST ASIA

Amanemu – Heal Body
and Mind, 15th – 25th May

Cleanse away the stress of modern life and its negative side
effects in the mineral-rich waters of Amanemu’s private onsen baths during this
Japanese-inspired wellness retreat. Enjoy the benefits of daily yoga, and
Executive Chef Inaba’s healthy macrobiotic cuisine and welcome the positive
changes wrought by Esalen, Watsu and ZenNaTai. Set on the picturesque shores of
Ago Bay in Ise Shima National Park, Amanemu is offering ‘Heal Body and Mind’
over two or more days, personalised to each guest’s needs after an initial
consultation. Specialists in residence over the period will be Dr Buathon, a
practitioner of Traditional Chinese and Tibetan Medicine and ZenNaTai a unique
approach to holistic healing based on the well-being of mind and body and the
dynamic relationship between the two; Masako Ota, a specialist in Craniosacral
therapy and Esalen bodywork, a massage technique known for its long flowing
strokes over the whole body to help release the stresses of everyday life;
Watsu specialist Master Takako Hiwatari and yoga and TRX specialist Yuko
Yanagi.

As well as privileged access to the resort’s Aman Spa,
thermal mineral springs, hydro facilities, and private onsen, the retreat
includes three specialist sessions per day, a healing therapy, Esalen massage
or Watsu spa treatment, yoga classes and a considered nutritional diet plan
featuring a macrobiotic base, seasonal vegetables, high protein, vitamins and
minimal sugar.

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Nestled within the spiritual heartland of Indonesia,
Amandari, Amanjiwo, Amankila and Amanusa will each host five-day ‘Healing and
Movement’ group retreats led by wellness experts Vijay Laxmi Goyal and Agustin
Sulistyawati. Whilst the foundation of each retreat is the same, each presents
a different yet unique Aman property and experience to reflect the local
culture and tradition of the destination.

Perfect for individuals suffering from stress and tension,
Vijay and Agustin’s holistic approach covers a range of yoga disciplines
targeting stress, toxin build-up and emotional well-being, complemented by
healing arts ranging from rebirthing breathwork to family constellation therapy
and access bar therapy. Guests will be able to consult privately with Vijay to
establish the best treatments for their needs and requirements should they wish
to seek healing for areas of concern.

Amandari – 10th –
22nd April

Absorb the peaceful energy and lush natural beauty of Bali’s
cultural capital while restoring alignment of both physical and mental health
with the five-day ‘Healing and Movement’ retreat at Amandari. Set amid Ubud’s
rice terraces overlooking the Ayung River Gorge, the resort’s village-like
setting is ideal for this restorative and energising retreat.

In addition to a special wellness dinner at Amandari’s
hilltop bale, the retreat includes daily morning group yoga, two one-to-one
private yoga sessions with Agustin and one private healing art session with
Vijay tailored to the guest’s needs, daily evening meditation, a signature ‘Village
Spa Journey’ treatment and authentic, Balinese holistic massage.

Amanjiwo – 24th April
– 10th May

Feed the soul and re-invigorate the body in the spiritual
and cultural heartland of Central Java with Amanjiwo’s five-day ‘Healing and
Movement’ retreat. Overlooking Borobudur, one of the oldest and largest
Buddhist sanctuaries in the world, the resort is a tranquil sanctuary where
wellness experts Vijay and Agustin, and Amanjiwo’s resident anthropologist
Patrick Vanhoebrouck, will guide you on a spiritual journey, incorporating the
natural surroundings to restore inner harmony.

As well as a personal tour of Borobudur at sunrise, a guided
hike through rice terraces to the temple of Selogriyo, a picnic breakfast
following yoga by the banks of the Progo River and a traditional dinner at
local villager, Pak Bilal’s soulful home, the retreat includes daily morning
group yoga, two one-to- one private yoga sessions with Agustin and one private
healing art session with Vijay tailored to the guest’s needs, daily evening
meditation, a signature ‘Javanese Royal Signature Ritual’ treatment and a
Javanese Pijjat or Amanjiwo massage are all part of the cultural and spiritual
experiences on offer.

Amankila – 1st – 30th
September

Breathe deeper and more easily with a lighter heart and
clearer mind following Amankila’s five-day ‘Healing and Movement’ retreat on
Bali’s eastern shores. Perched above the Lombok Strait beneath towering Mount
Agung. Amankila’s multiple secluded spots provide nurturing spaces in which
wellness experts Vijay and Agustin will guide guests on a journey of
flexibility for all areas in one’s life.

As well as excursions to the region’s spiritual royal water
palaces, visits to local craft villages and guided treks, the retreat includes
daily morning group yoga, two one-to-one private yoga sessions with Agustin and
one private healing art session with Vijay tailored to the guest’s needs and
daily evening meditation, complemented by signature spa treatments at the
resort’s serene spa.

Amanusa – 1st – 31st
October

Set back from Bali’s most beautiful beaches and golf course
on the Nusa Dua Peninsula, Amanusa is a tranquil refuge on the vibrant south
coast. Here, one can step out of time, meditate over the Indian Ocean and
practice yoga beneath frangipani blooms and the bluest of skies. Amanusa’s
five-day ‘Healing and Movement’ retreat will see wellness experts Vijay and
Agustin lead each participant on a personalised journey to reinstate balance
and confidence from the inside out.

As well as sunrise yoga followed by breakfast on the beach
and a sunset tour of Uluwatu Temple, the retreat includes daily morning group
yoga, two one-to-one private yoga sessions with Agustin and one private healing
art session with Vijay tailored to the guest’s needs and daily evening
meditation session, a signature spa journey and an Amanusa holistic healing
massage.

AMERICAS

Amanyara – Energy,
until 25th April

Strengthen body and mind with specialist trainers in
fitness, yoga and the healing arts on the serene shores of Providenciales.
Jessica Lambert, a specialist in osteopathy, acupuncture and yoga; Jared Power,
specialist in structural integration also known as the Rolfing Method; Trayl
Aitken-Cade, former sportsman, personal trainer and massage specialist; and
boxing mentor, Jimkelly Joseph lead ‘Energy’. Aimed at those wanting to relieve
stress, increase energy levels and take control of their body’s vitality in a
productive, positive and enjoyable way.

Combining an inspirational setting with the experts’ mindful
approach to exercise, therapies and nutrition, ‘Energy’ includes a three-night
stay, an energy consultation, nutrition coaching, a guided outdoor or ocean
activity, a private yoga session, an ocean detox body wrap and toning massage,
private beach boxercise or personal training sessions and massages or spa
treatments of choice.

Amanyara – Tennis and
Living the Effortless Way, 22nd – 25th June

Discover a precise and enjoyable way to achieve desired
results, with this innovative tennis and wellness retreat in Turks and Caicos.
Combining an idyllic setting with state-of-the-art pro-tennis facilities,
Amanyara offers an ideal environment for this unique tennis programme – a
four-day tennis course featuring The EffortlessTM Life Operating System
(TELOSTM) and RekineticsTM method. Designed to clarify and fulfill guests’
personal tennis and wellness agenda, as well as reduce and remove physical
restrictions and pain, the programme is led by former professional tennis
player Peter Rennert, once ranked amongst in the world’s top ten doubles
players, and top 40 singles players.

The main features of this EffortlessTM lifestyle retreat
include TELOSTM tennis sessions using tools, techniques and awareness-based
exercises of TELOSTM to enable participants to experience what it feels like to
be in ‘The Effortless Zone’ and RekineticsTM warm up sessions, a revolutionary
brain based method that blends cutting-edge neuroscience with recently
discovered human reflexes to unblock hidden strength, flexibility and
coordination. Group breakfasts, discussions, spa treatments, group morning
meditation sessions and enough free time to process it all are all further
features of this retreat.

Amangiri –
International Yoga Day, 21st June

To celebrate International Yoga Day, Amangiri has created a
menu of yoga sessions for guests taking them to some of the most picturesque
and awe-inspiring settings for a day of yoga with spectacular panoramic views.
Amongst the options are an early morning session atop Tower Butte, an
impressive monolith soaring 5,000ft above sea level and accessed only via
helicopter, an introduction to yoga, which blends martial arts with the ancient
discipline to restore mindfulness, and a session of sunset yoga performed at
the summit of a secluded rock platform surrounded by 165 million-year-old Mesas
of Amangiri.

To complement a day spent exercising the body and mind,
guests can indulge in Crystal Sonic Therapy via Sound Baths - a unique
treatment that provides sound therapy through the skilled playing of singing
bowls which are filled with water. The bowls are played during meditation or
massage and have a powerful impact on the muscles, nervous and circulatory
systems with the notes of the singing bowls tuned into specific vibrational
frequencies within the body. The treatment is a wonderful way to deepen the
sense of calm achieved during the day.

The calendar of group retreats and private jet wellness
journeys enhance the ongoing Individual Wellness Immersions at Amanpuri in Phuket,
Ayurvedic immersions at Amanbagh in Rajasthan and the recently launched
immersions at Amanoi in Núi Chúa National Park, Vietnam.

ABOUT AMAN

Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a
collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a
gracious private residence. The first, Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand, introduced
the concept, and since then, Aman has grown to encompass 31 hotels and resorts
located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Indonesia,
India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Turkey, the Turks & Caicos Islands, the USA, and Vietnam.